Key metrics show robust economic conditions, despite some loose indicators. See more about how GDP growth and employment trends support market stability.

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Chip stocks like Nvidia (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Intel (INTC) are rising in sympathy with Micron (MU) after it issued strong first quarter guidance. Market Domination Hosts Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton report more on the sector's movement and dig into Micron's latest earnings report. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination. This post was written by Melanie Riehl

Analyst chatter following last week's news that S&P 500 component Constellation Energy and Microsoft had inked a two-decade long contract to provide nuclear power for the tech giant's data centers has fueled a utility stock rally this week. Along with Constellation Energy, fellow S&P 500 nuclear power utilities play Vistra had jumped 10.4% on the week as of Wednesday's close. Meanwhile, S&P 500 stock NRG Energy surged almost 3% during Thursday's early market action after it raised 2024 guidance with management claiming the company can "drive growth and capitalize on the emerging opportunities in our markets."

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UK competition regulator said on Friday Amazon's artificial intelligence partnership with startup Anthropic will not be referred for a deeper probe as it did not raise competition concerns. ...

Meta stock hit an all-time high as investors bet on its AI vision.

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Strong guidance has shares of MU rallying sharply. Southwest raises guidance as it unveils new strategy. PayPal to let business customers hold crypto.

ISSAQUAH, Wash. AP) — Costco Wholesale Corp. COST on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $2.35 billion.

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Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Toyota Motor Corp. (TM), AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) and Chubb Ltd. (CB), as well as two micro-cap stocks Air T, Inc. (AIRT) and Preformed Line Products Co. (PLPC).

Stocks rose Thursday, thanks in part to miners like Freeport-McMoRan and industrial firms including 3M and Caterpillar. “At a time of real growth fears, positive company estimates on future earnings are welcome news and can easily boost equity prices further,” said Jan von Gerich, chief analyst at Nordea. Economic data was also in focus, with several strong readings.

The number of purchases done on mobile devices is expected to grow more than 10% compared to last year and will make up 53.2% of all online shopping.

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